Operating Engineers (Heavy Equipment) Salary in North Carolina
Median Annual Salary
$48,910
$23.51/hr
Salary Range
$38,360 – $62,200
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
15,890
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+4.1%
About average
COL-Adjusted
$52,366
real purchasing power
16.7% below the national median ($58,710)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$38,360 (entry)$48,910 (median)$62,200 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+10.9%
$5,095 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $50,870 | 490 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $50,790 | 4,310 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $50,660 | 2,670 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $49,610 | 100 |
| Rocky Mount | $49,340 | 200 |
| Burlington | $49,280 | 180 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $49,150 | 390 |
| Jacksonville | $48,440 | 160 |
| Fayetteville | $48,390 | 490 |
| Asheville | $48,210 | 490 |
| Wilmington | $48,200 | 790 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $48,050 | 1,170 |
| Winston-Salem | $47,310 | 620 |
| Greenville | $46,720 | 210 |
| Goldsboro | $46,040 | 160 |
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Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2024 OEWS). Cost of living based on BEA Regional Price Parities. For informational purposes only.